Sr. Data Center Specialist, Cloud Infrastructure

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

The Sr. Data Center Specialist position is a critical role for building out and managing new data center capacity in Toronto (Markham), Canada, as well as collaborating with local teams on existing data center deployments and computing lab spaces. We are looking for a professional with hands-on experience and interest in all aspects of data center operations. Someone who is eager to learn from and share your knowledge with your colleagues.

This role is hybrid OR remote, based out of the Toronto area, with a preference for someone based in Markham, ON.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute rack & stack operations for servers and networking equipment
• Collaborate with local and remote cross-functional teams
• Manage the shipping, receiving, and organization of data center hardware
• Maintain inventory for tools, accessories, equipment, and spare parts
• Maintain and develop operational documentation
• Procure relevant tools and equipment for operations
• Support engineering teams with hardware deployment and operational requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on data center working experience
• Experience with the whole life cycle of data center hardware and infrastructure: planning, procurement, shipping, rack & stack, maintenance, RMA, and decommissioning
• Familiarity with AI hardware and custom server assembly
• Familiarity with networking hardware and operations (e.g., firewalls, TOR and management switches, ISP connectivity)
• Comfortable dealing with heavy server equipment, including operation of server lifts and pallet jacks
• Familiarity with relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection
• Managing dense cabling (e.g., power, fiber, DAC, and ethernet)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Network diagnostic skills
• Solid understanding of the Linux command line
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Practical knowhow of Git
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server+ are a plus
• Basic working knowledge of Python is a plus
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring and alerting tools
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and/or virtualization is a plus

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k – $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set by the U.S. government.

Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government. If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.

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